Serving 399 students in grades 9-12, Hector J Garcia Early College High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Hector J Garcia Early College High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hector J Garcia Early College High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Hector J Garcia Early College High School's ranking?
Hector J Garcia Early College High School is ranked #58 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hector J Garcia Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Hector J Garcia Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hector J Garcia Early College High School?
399 students attend Hector J Garcia Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hector J Garcia Early College High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hector J Garcia Early College High School?
Hector J Garcia Early College High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hector J Garcia Early College High School offer ?
Hector J Garcia Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hector J Garcia Early College High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 399 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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